PIPD Update April 3, 2026

Hi everyone, Thank you again for all your hard work—your efforts are truly appreciated. Here are a few pictures i wasn't able to add last time: 1) Vocera decision tree. Check out the new cart! Wear Green! 📱 Accrual Balances – Easier Access We’ve introduced an update to make accessing accrual balances more convenient. What’s new: As of Thursday, March 26, accrual balances no longer require connection to the SHA network Access is now available 24/7, including on mobile devices How to access: MyConnection → MyWork → Me → My Accrual Balances Step-by-step guide: KB0014847 Helpful reminders: Weekly updates: End of day Wednesday (reflects time taken) Monthly updates: After payroll processes the final day of the month 👨‍👩‍👧 Essential Family/Support Persons vs Visitors Essential Family/Support Persons: Participate in decision-making with the patient/resident Are part of the care team Support quality of life and care needs Visitors: Do not participate in caregiving or decision-making Provide social visits only 🏥 ICRA Rollout Launch date: April 16 Please complete your eLearning on MyConnection 🚧 College Drive Construction – Phase I Stage I (Clarence Ave to University Drive): Full closure of University Bridge and College Drive Access limited to emergency services Hospital access maintained from the east (westbound College Drive) Timeline: Stage 1A: Begins week of April 6 (~3 weeks) Stage 1B: Immediately after, continuing until end of June (total 8–10 week bridge closure) 📍 Detailed maps are available at all RUH entrances. 🚍 Inter-Hospital Shuttle Please note there will be no changes to inter-hospital shuttle services during the College Drive Construction Project. Thank you again for all your hard work this past week. For those working over Easter, thank you—we appreciate you. If you have time off, we hope you’re able to rest and enjoy it. Kelly & Sharon Celebrating a Saskatchewan first: Royal University Hospital completes first stereotactic robotic epilepsy surgery (on an Adult)

The Saskatchewan Health Authority and Royal University Hospital (RUH) Foundation are proud to announce a historic milestone: Saskatchewan’s first stereotactic robotic epilepsy surgery has been successfully completed at RUH on March 23, 2026 using the newly installed ROSA (Robotic Stereotactic Assistance). 🌐View full release

Updated guidance for applying to internal opportunities We've updated our Work Standard - Applying on Internal Job Requisitions KB0012567 to better support you through the internal application process. Applying to internal opportunities is an important way to grow your career within Saskatchewan Health Authority. This update introduces new guidance to help make the process more clear and straightforward, so you can focus on showcasing your experience and qualifications with confidence. This update introduces new guidance on how to add or update your resume, education, certifications, proof of license, and cover letters when applying to internal opportunities. We encourage you to review the Work Standard and refer to the highlighted sections for a quick overview of what's new.

📄WS: Applying on Internal Job Requisitions ​​​​​​​

New high school course supports students interested in health-care careers High school students in Saskatchewan have a new pathway to explore careers in health care with the launch of Health Careers 20L, an innovative course giving high school students early exposure to potential career opportunities in the province's health-care sector.

 

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CNE Update

Code Navy Take-away Learning - Refractory Anaphylaxis

NEW Ammonia - blood sampling Memo from Laboratory Medicine

NOTE: This only applies to sites that currently send Ammonia testing to Saskatoon

The Biochemistry Laboratories in Saskatoon will be changing the methodology for Ammonia effective March 31, 2026.

The changes in ordering, specimen preparation, and result reporting are summarized below:

Ordering

• New test code for Ammonia: AMON

• The current test codes for Ammonia will be discontinued.

• Specimen type will change

Specimens

• Specimen type: EDTA plasma, collected on ice, in a prechilled tube

Reporting

• Unit: umol/L

• Reportable range: 10-1000 umol/L

We have printed, laminated and put out the Collection Chart that lives in the med room. The memo has also been posted in all the units. 

It has also been confirmed by Lab that it is safe to send via Tube system.

ARO Screening - must be done on all patients. Since PIPD is a "High Risk Unit", all patients must be swabbed.

IV Monograph Updates - 1600s & telling a CNE make a difference

isoniazid - Pediatric information added to intermittent infusion, IM infusion, and dose information.